Definition of trichogramma wasp
: any of a genus (Trichogramma) of minute chalcid wasps that are parasitic as larvae in the eggs of other insects and are used in the biological control of lepidopteran pests
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Origin and Etymology of trichogramma wasp
New Latin, from trich- + Greek gramma letter, small weight — more at gram
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